Top 11 Dog-Friendly Stores Across the US

Before you head out to run errands for the day, check if you can bring your pet. Whether you go out to grab some drinks or run by some stores, there is a chance you could take your dog with you due to the increase in dog-friendly stores. From home improvement stores to high fashion, there are likely several spots in your area that you can take your furbaby to explore.

If you are curious about a store’s stance on pet policy, give the business a quick call or jump on Google for a simple search. There are plenty of online resources on specific store policies. If you often bring your pet out on the town, use the Bring Fido website. Bring Fido helps to locate nearby hotels, attractions, and restaurants who welcome pets.

Tractor Supply Co.

Pets have been perusing the aisles of TSC for over 80 years. They have always been incredibly welcoming to four-legged customers. They even sell pet products.

Petco

We’ve all heard the jingle “Petco: where the pets go.” This store allows furry patrons to prance the rows of kibble and browse the bones or biscuits.

Barnes and Noble

Here is a novel idea, bring your pet to the bookstore! Barnes and Noble bookstores welcome pets in many of their locations. Each individual store strictly follows the local health codes for their county or state, give the store a quick call before you take your pet.

Home Depot

If your pet is leashed, they are welcome to accompany you to browse the 2x4s and cans of paint. If your pet is not into walking, they are welcome to ride in the carts. Individual stores can have different polices, so calling ahead is encouraged.

Nordstrom

Nordstroms allows well-behaved and leashed dogs. They even have a special hashtag for your four-legged fashionista. Next time you visit the department store, post a photo with the #dogsofnordstrom tag on Instagram.

Lowes

Another home improvement store open to well-behaved pet patrons. Four-legged customers must be carried, leashed, or harnessed to have access to the store.

The Apple Store

While you pick up the latest iPhone, your leashed pet is welcome to accompany you to this tech-savvy store. If the Apple Store is in the mall, the mall might not have the same pet-friendly policy.

Bass Pro Shops

Before your pet walks through the automatic doors of this outdoor enthusiast shop, they need to be up to date on vaccines and leashed. Check with your local store, some even host Dog Day events!

Bed, Bath and Beyond

Beyond the bedding and pillows, you can bring your dog to this home essentials store. These stores do follow local health codes, so check before you go!

LUSH

Full of bath bombs, luscious lotions, and aromatic magic, this bath and body store might give your pup olfactory overload. Be sure to bring a leash for your dog and keep in mind their products are not tested on animals.

Marshalls

Pick out home decor and discounted clothes in these dog-friendly stores. You could even let your pet pick out their next favorite toy or bed. If they are leashed and well-behaved, you and the pup can peruse the aisles, or they can sit in the cart.